FAQs
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Is there a dress code?
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Please wear cocktail attire. Although it is Halloween, we ask that you do not show up in a costume.
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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The ceremony and reception are at the same venue, Inn of the Seventh Ray. Shuttles are available to guests staying under our block at The Cambria Hotel. They will leave the hotel to head to the venue at 3 PM on Friday 10/31. Shuttles will pick guests up from the venue at 9:40 PM to return guests to the hotel. If you are driving, there is valet parking available at no charge & ride share services are also an option. Please note ride shares may be challenging to book due to the location of the venue.
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Are kids welcome?
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We love your little guys & gals, but in order to keep our event small & intimate, we kindly request that you do not bring children.
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If I am staying at the Cambria Hotel with the Pettenato-Townsend room block, what do I need to know?
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Check in time for those booking a room in our block is 3 PM on Thursday 10/30. Our goal is to ensure the most fun, stress-free experience for our guests, so feel free to spend Thursday evening relaxing & resting up for the big day! Shuttles will leave the Hotel Cambria at 3 PM on Friday 10/31 to bring guests to the venue & will leave the venue at 9:40 PM to return guests to the hotel. We will continue the party at the hotel bar afterward. Brunch is from 9:30 AM - 12 PM on Saturday 11/1 at the hotel's restaurant. Join us for a mimosa before you check out! Check out time is 11 AM. Please see the Travel sections for more details!!
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Can I stay at a another location or hotel?
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Of course! Feel free to book your stay at any other location. Please note that shuttles to and from the venue are available only to guests staying at the Cambria Hotel.
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Is LA traffic really that bad?
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Yes! If you think you are giving yourself enough time to get from point A to point B, triple that amount of time. This is especially pertinent to remember when traveling to Inn of the Seventh Ray for our ceremony, as it is off a winding, one-lane road and Friday afternoon rush hour is challenging. Please check your route ahead of time: there have been some road closures coming from the PCH into the canyon due to the fires earlier this year & a detour may be necessary.
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Can I request a song at the reception?
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Because the bride is a complete music snob, our DJ will not be taking requests from guests. Our music has been carefully curated by said snob & no exceptions will be made. Save it for the after-party.
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What is the weather like in LA in October?
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Typically, the weather in Los Angeles in late October is mild, averaging lows in the 60s and highs in the low 80s/high 70s. Los Angeles is a desert, so mornings are cool, then afternoons are hot, followed by cooler evenings. It is hit or miss whether it will rain or not, as some years are rainier than others. Dressing in layers is recommended since temperatures fluctuate throughout the day. Our venue has coverage in case of rain and outdoor heaters to keep us warm, but please bring a jacket or shawl, as well, to ensure you're comfortable.
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Where is Topanga, CA?
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Topanga is in west Los Angeles County close to the beaches of Malibu. Topanga is lush and green with winding mountain roads that snake their way through the canyon. The land is Native Tongva land, as is most of Los Angeles County. Artists flocked to Topanga beginning in the 1950's and it later became home to musicians like Neil Young, the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye & Jim Morrison. The roads are winding and can be narrow in some places, so please take care while driving. Cell service may be spotty in some areas. Topanga is a magical & wild place, so don't expect to find a Target or Starbucks. For those sorts of errands, the nearest suburbs are Woodland Hills and Calabasas. We are extremely grateful that much of Old Topanga and our venue were untouched by January's wild fires & we are excited to share our love for this very special & enchanting place with everyone.